8.6 Blackout: The radical new hunting cartridge I expected to hate

This video from SHOT Show 2025 introduces the new .338 ARC cartridge, a collaborative effort between Faxon Firearms and Hornady. The cartridge is highlighted for its superior energy output compared to 300 Blackout Subsonic and its reliable cycling across various load types, suitable for both subsonic and supersonic applications. The content is presented as part of Guns & Gear from SHOT Show 2025, brought to you by Palmetto State Armory Videos, and encourages viewers to subscribe to Gun Talk for more content across multiple platforms.

This review of the Palmetto State Armory Sabre 10 highlights its value proposition in the AR-10 market, priced around $1,299. Expert reviewer Tim emphasizes its .308 Win caliber suitability for rural environments and its premium features like B5 furniture and a Radian Raptor charging handle. The rifle boasts a 16-inch 416R stainless steel barrel with a 1:10 twist and a crucial adjustable gas block for suppressor tuning.

This video provides an overview of the Palmetto State Armory Sabre 10A1 .308 rifle, highlighting its features and compatibility with various accessories. It showcases the firearm's construction and mentions key components like the Rugged Micro 30 suppressor and Holosun HS507C X2 red dot sight, suggesting a focus on build quality and modularity for the AR-10 platform.

This video demonstrates the initial testing of an Aero Precision .30 caliber suppressor on a .308 AR-10 platform. The speaker notes the suppression is 'not bad' but encounters a significant malfunction (double feed/stovepipe), correctly diagnosing it as a potential need for gas block adjustment due to the suppressor's backpressure. The review highlights practical field testing and troubleshooting from an experienced shooter.

This review of the Q Boombox in 8.6 Blackout, presented by Administrative Results, offers an expert-level, opinionated assessment. The video delves into the cartridge's impressive terminal ballistics, comparing it to established calibers and highlighting its 'super soldier serum' potential. It covers technical innovations like the 1:3 twist rate and the Sig Sauer Romeo 9T optic, while also addressing practical concerns like ammunition cost and minor ergonomic critiques. The assessment frames the Boombox as a specialized, high-performance tool for specific engagement distances.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various rifle calibers against a 2000-pound concrete highway barrier. While smaller calibers like 9mm, 22 ARC, 5.56mm, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, and .460 Magnum caused significant surface damage, none penetrated the barrier. The .50 BMG rifle, however, eventually penetrated the concrete after multiple shots, demonstrating its extreme power.

This video demonstrates that a suppressed .22 LR pistol firing subsonic ammunition can be quieter than a compound bow. It explains how suppressors work by slowing gas release and highlights the sonic crack produced by supersonic rounds. Subsonic ammunition is shown to be crucial for maximum noise reduction.

This Backfire LLC #shorts video debunks a politician's claim that an AR-15 weighs as much as 10 moving boxes and shoots .50 caliber bullets. The AR-15 typically weighs around 6.5 lbs, and most variants chamber .22 caliber rounds like 5.56mm, not .50 caliber. While rare AR-15s can chamber .50 Beowulf, this is distinct from the common .50 BMG.

This short demonstrates the destructive power of a 12-gauge shotgun using ballistics gel. Slow-motion footage reveals 7.5 shot pellets traveling at 1300 fps, creating a 5-inch deep wound with a 1-foot spread from approximately 350 lead balls. The video also dissects a shell, highlighting the wad and gunpowder responsible for the impact.

The used gun section can reveal firearms that owners regret purchasing, often due to excessive recoil. A Browning X-Bolt Pro Featherlight in .300 RUM, despite its high-end features and cost, is frequently resold because the caliber's extreme recoil makes it unpleasant to shoot. This highlights the importance of considering practical shooting experience over raw ballistics when choosing a rifle.